There’s a reason why I shouldn’t wait to blog until the end of the day. The reason is that, after making dinner, feeding Joe, putting him to bed, cleaning up the kitchen, putting away the toys, adding the day’s expenses and earnings into the budget spreadsheet, answering and sending emails, and any other things that… Read More My Funny Mother’s Day
I had a great time hanging out with some work mates last Tuesday. They wanted to meet Joe, and the One 2 One Cafe in Ponsonby seemed like the perfect spot for us all to grab a bite while letting the younger ones play in the courtyard. Joe, of course, is a bit too young… Read More The Garden Party Store
I told Chris that he didn’t have to get me anything to celebrate Mother’s Day. I was completely serious… but he surprised me anyway with “morning tea” and this cute little to-go cup: World’s Best Mum! I love it! He also bought me a tea infuser and different teas. He knows that I’ve started to… Read More Mother’s Day in NZ
We had a fabulous time on our vacation in St. Thomas. It was wonderful, sunny, relaxing… everything that a vacation should be. We are now spending the next week with my side of the family before we make the big move. My father is a family practice physician. As a registered nurse, there are times… Read More Who Doesn’t Like Pearls?
I know that I said that it would be several days before I posted again, but I really need to share about my last day at work. Before I left this morning, Chris asked if I thought I would get emotional today, and I think I said something like, “Nah, I’ll be fine!”. Yeah, right.… Read More Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend
Chris knows that I love to get presents (what girl doesn’t?), and he knows that these presents don’t have to be big or expensive – just gestures to let me know that he’s thinking of me. This morning, I get up at the leisurely hour of 9:30 (I’m working evenings tonight, so I don’t go… Read More Thanks, Sweetie 🙂
Yesterday I was all set to take Bear for a walk, when I opened the door and found a package on my front stoop! I knew that I hadn’t ordered anything in awhile, so I wasn’t sure what it was. Turns out, my lovely older sister Shelly (one of my 5 sisters) had mailed me… Read More Thankful for Big Sisters
